Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked

Jun 12, 2024

Outside of including the middling 2010 Rocket Knight and adding in more save states, I can’t really think of many ways Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked could be better. If you know and love the games, you can pick up this set without fear and relive your happy memories. If you’ve never played them before, I think the three high-quality games in this set represent a solid value for fans of 2D platformers. I’m glad this turned out okay, both for fans of Sparkster and those who are about to become one. SwitchArcade Score: 4.5/5 Select New Releases Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked ($29.99) Rocket Knight Adventures is one of those Genesis/Mega Drive games that comes up often in those “Hidden Gems" lists you see all over the place.

Jun 17, 2024

Rocket Knight Adventures is a series comprising two fine games and one stellar, timeless piece of work. While the sequels are above average for '90s platform gaming, it’s the series debut that really informs this review’s score. Rocket Knight Adventures is a title that sits comfortably alongside Gunstar Heroes in the pantheon of exceptional games overlooked in their heyday. It does everything an arcade action adventure needs to, and more, outdoing a vast number of actual arcade games in the process. Its constantly evolving stages, incredible variety of scenarios, and driving cinematic soundtrack make it one of the best of its kind. If that’s not the very definition of underrated, we don’t know what is.

Jun 28, 2024

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Jun 28, 2024

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Jul 17, 2024

Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked features platforming greats that are absolute must-plays, but the overall package is bare bones. It’s great to see Sparkster and his jetpack make a return, but this awesome opossum deserves so much more. Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Review Reviewed On: Nintendo Switch Release Date: June 11, 2024 MSRP: $29.99 Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC Developer: Limited Run Games Publisher: Konami Alternative Reviews: Nintendo World Report, Destructoid, TouchArcade Aggregate Scores: Metacritic, OpenCritic Review Policy | Scoring Policy | Meet the Reviewer Love, Ghostie is more treat than trick, bringing together time management, good vibes, and dad jokes into a lovable package. From its clever puzzles to its suspenseful horror, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit provides a compelling case to dive into the pit. Creatures of Ava is a heartwarming love letter to the action adventure games of old. Fans of the SteamWorld series will be happy with Heist 2.

Jun 25, 2024

It’s probably not fair to say that the Rocket Knight Adventures games are bad, because when they were originally released (1993 & 1994) they were probably very good, and in fact while doing research on the series, I was surprised to find they were reviewed quite favorably. This was, of course, during a time when degree of difficulty was a positive thing. I don’t think they hold up particularly well, but perhaps I should be grateful that they’re being preserved somehow, a window into the 16-bit era that I grew up with, but have mostly left behind. I suppose if you’ve been itching to revisit Sparkster’s adventures, this is the best way to do it.

Jun 20, 2024

For fans of the franchise, this is an easy sale. You’ve got three games to play and tons of art to sift through. New players might be more cautious. The core gameplay is well-crafted for sure. And you can’t go wrong with that high-quality sprite work. But these are still punishing offerings from a bygone era. You’ll need a lot of patience and perseverance if you want to get through this collection. The rewind function is a serious advantage, but even that system requires some practice and fine-tuning to use. Retro gaming fans new and old will appreciate the Rocket Knight Adventures collection, though maybe you’ll wanna wait for a sale.

Jul 19, 2024

I understand the point of these collections is to make these games available on modern platforms, so I am not always as hard on the lack of features, but I would have loved to see a few more additions. At $29.99 this isn’t a cheap package. I would have loved to have seen some interviews, old commercials, or something like that. Also not being able to remap controls is always a crime on these types of games. All that said, this is still a solid collection. The first game is a must-play, the others, not so much, but still neat. I love these collections, but I would prefer to see them on every platform and perhaps a little cheaper considering the additions are not fully fledged out.

Jul 19, 2024

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Jul 1, 2024

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